Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 6 ounces unsalted butter (, divided)
  • 2 tablespoons grated onion
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 bay leaf
  • a dash of thyme (, optional)
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan /Gruyere cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
  • 8 thick slices French loaf bread
  • 8 to 12 slices good quality ham (about 3/4 pound)
  • 12 ounces Gruyere cheese (grated, divided)
  • Nonstick spray
  • 4 eggs
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instruction